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How to measure for this dress:
1. Shoulder to waist - from top of shoulder to regular waist
2. Waist to hem - from waist towards floor to determine the length of this dress (preferable between knees to midcalf)
3. Waist - Go around the regular waist
4. Chest - Slip tape under arm and measure around the fullest part of the chest
Add 1-2 inches to your waist and chest measurements for ease of wear
You need to satisfy the shoulder to waist measurement first to make sure that the dress' waist will sit correctly on the right place. Then consider the chest and waist. You might find that chest and waist of the dress a bit bigger than what you need . The sash on the sides of the dress can be tied into a bow to make the dress look fitted or you can have it taken in a bit by a seamstress.
Compare measurements to chart below and pick the correct size.
Measurements below were taken from the dress.
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Tag/Size
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Chest
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Waist
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Shoulder to Waist
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Waist to Hem
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2
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22 in
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20 in
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9 in
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16 in
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4
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24 in
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22 in
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9.5 in
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18 in
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6
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26 in
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24 in
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10 in
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21 in
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8
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28 in
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27 in
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11 in
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23 in
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10
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30 in
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28 in
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12 in
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24 in
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12
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32 in
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31 in
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13 in
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25 in
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14
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33 in
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33 in
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13.5 in
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26 in
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16
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35 in
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34 in
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1.75 in
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27 in
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